tm701 voltage question

h_2_o · 06-16-2003, 12:52 AM

everywhere i've seen the 701 for sale they make a big deal not to go over 12v when powering the screen. I'm curious how forgiving this screen actually is to voltage since it is designed for auto use? I have no problems building a regulator for it to make sure i never go over 12v but i'm lazy and if i dont have to i probably wont. so to those out there who have this screen what is your opinion

Mp3Goose_Your King · 06-16-2003, 01:22 AM

I run my tm701 off of the battery and it runs fine.

vbi · 06-16-2003, 02:41 AM

I also run it without regulator.
Web sites selling the TM701 are contradictory. On the spec list they state 10-16V and at the end of the page they state 12V.

samc · 06-18-2003, 10:06 PM

itll be fine. Ive noticed on certain parts of my car I get 13.46 volts... I dont worry.

98_Prelude · 06-18-2003, 10:50 PM

I run mine directly from the ACC line, and it has been ok. I will build a regulator for it (when I have time) just to be safe.

PTCruiser · 06-19-2003, 02:54 AM

Power Consumption: <6W => 500mA....

Fuse 5A is quite an overkilll...

I run the screen from my Atx PSU => 12V regulated.
I didn't put a fuse... (Did you put a fuse on your HD,DVD,keyboard...)